Engaging Bioethics: An Introduction With Case Studies

Engaging Bioethics, Second Edition is an introduction to bioethics that covers moral reasoning, moral theories, and the law, and explores important ethical issues in health care and biomedical research. It is designed for undergraduates in the humanities and social sciences, as well as healthcare professionals-in-training. The book includes coverage of standard bioethical issues, as well as ethical aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Supreme Courts Dobbs v Jackson decision, use of CRISPR for human gene editing, and the expansion of medically assisted death globally. It also emphasizes issues of gender, race, cultural diversity, and justice in health care.

Format: Hardback
Length: 460 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive introduction to bioethics, tailored for readers with no prior philosophical background, offers a balanced and philosophically grounded exploration of moral reasoning, moral theories, and legal principles. It then guides the reader into delving into a diverse array of critical ethical dilemmas in healthcare and biomedical research. Designed for undergraduates across the humanities and social sciences, as well as healthcare professionals-in-training, including medical students, pre-medicine students, nursing students, public health professionals, and individuals pursuing careers in assisting physicians, this second edition of Engaging Bioethics provides a rich and engaging exploration of the field.

In addition to covering traditional bioethical topics such as vaccination, access to healthcare, new reproductive technologies, genetics, research on human and animal subjects, abortion, medical confidentiality, and disclosure, it now addresses the ethical implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson decision by the US Supreme Court, the use of CRISPR for human gene editing, and the global expansion of medically assisted death.

Key Features:

Flexibility for instructors, with chapters that can be read independently and in a sequence that aligns with course structures.

Integration of case studies and primary sources to enhance student engagement and understanding.

Attention to issues of gender, race, cultural diversity, and justice in healthcare, promoting a more inclusive and equitable approach.

Pedagogical features, including discussion questions, study guides.

A companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/seay), offering a virtual anthology of key primary sources, a test bank, topics for papers, and PowerPoints for lectures and class discussions.

Key Updates to the Second Edition:

Expanded treatment of vaccination ethics, reflecting the ongoing importance of this topic in healthcare.

A dedicated chapter entirely focused on the tools of moral thinking, providing valuable insights for critical analysis and decision-making.

Additional topics on the patient-healthcare professional relationship, fostering a respectful and collaborative approach to healthcare delivery.

With its engaging writing style, comprehensive coverage, and thoughtful pedagogical features, Engaging Bioethics, Second Edition is an essential resource for students, educators, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand and navigate the complex ethical challenges of healthcare and biomedical research.

Weight: 1040g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032189345
Edition number: 2 ed